News at Adelphi

Adelphi recently changed the name of its Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) to the Office of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging (DEIB). Find out why this change is so important on college campuses and learn about new ways the office is working to increase the sense of belonging among students and staff.

Benjamin Franklin espoused the idea that one can be financially successful while making the world a better place, an idea now known as the oft-quoted “doing well by doing good." Embracing ethical practices has been intrinsic to the Robert B. Willumstad School of Business since its founding as the School of Business Administration in 1964, both for business and personal actions. In recent decades, that ethos has evolved toward a more structured approach to teaching corporate social responsibility.

It’s been another outstanding year for Adelphi University in the news–locally, nationally and around the world.

Diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging—four words that have gained enormous traction in recent years. From schools to major corporations, society has continued to place more emphasis and attention on improving equality.

The Adelphi University community mourns with those impacted by the senseless and tragic shootings that occurred at Club Q, an LGBTQIA+ club in Colorado Springs, over the weekend.

As a critical scholar, Eric Knee, PhD, assistant professor of health and sport sciences, often studies how systems of oppression create inequities in society.

This past weekend marked two important anniversaries: the sixth year Adelphi held Spirit Weekend and the fifth anniversary of one of the University’s newest traditions: the naming of the Prestigious Panthers—the gender-neutral alternative to the traditional homecoming king and queen—as well as the Spirit Court. While two students—one male, one female—serve as king and queen,…

Adelphi fostered my success by creating an environment in which I am consistently inspired and never stop learning.

Adelphi social work professor advocates for better practices and policies after shocking statistics on suicide come to light.

Continued coverage of Adelphi being named to the Campus Pride Index Best of the Best list.

Adelphi University has earned the exceptional achievement of a five-star rating on the Campus Pride Index—a nationally recognized measure of LGBTQ+ friendliness and inclusivity. Campus Pride also chose Adelphi as one of the Top 40 Best of the Best LGBTQ-Friendly Campuses.

Adelphi University has been named to Campus Pride’s annual Best of the Best Colleges and Universities for LGBTQ+ Students in the United States for creating a safe, welcoming environment for students, faculty and staff alike.

In addition to teaching, Derner faculty members engage in scholarship and research. Here are recent highlights of their work.

Adelphi University has achieved a five-star rating on the Campus Pride Index for 2022—a perfect score.

More than 50 all-gender restrooms across campus. Initiatives for wider pronoun usage within the Adelphi community. An increase on the Campus Pride Index from 4.5 to a perfect 5.0 in June 2022.

Peter Yacobellis ’05 is a change agent for the LGBTQIA+ community, working to create a safer, more inclusive and accepting environment for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, nonbinary and gender-fluid youths and adults.

Senior Mylo Fisherman chose Adelphi for its inclusive community. Now he seeks to help other students find a home by being active in the Gender and Sexuality Alliance and launching a new club, Students Beyond the Binary.

Challenges to mental health—such as depression, trauma, anxiety or substance abuse—are among the many issues that might affect us all, but for Black men there are the added burdens: racial discrimination, being unfairly profiled, fear of mistreatment by law enforcement or being treated as tokens in their careers of choice while trying to be strong for their communities.

The following faculty members describe their productive sabbatical projects:

For the first time since the pandemic hit in March 2020, College of Nursing and Public Health (CNPH) faculty and alumnae delivered presentations in person at the Eastern Nursing Research Society's 34th annual Scientific Sessions, held March 31 to April 1 in Providence, Rhode Island.

Our award-winning mentoring program is key to providing Adelphi’s life-changing opportunities to all students. We help our students define their own success and nurture their goals with exceptional programs that support continued learning, personal growth, professional development and career advancement.

For the fourth year in a row, Adelphi has won a top national award for its commitment to fostering diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) on its campus.

Goal 6 of Momentum: Strategic Plan for Adelphi University, 2015–2021 committed Adelphi to taking steps to achieve “global recognition and renown.” Once thought of as a regional “commuter college” and cited as a “hidden jewel,” we aspire to being known across the country and around the world as a modern metropolitan university offering outstanding academics,…

Goal 4 of Momentum: Strategic Plan for Adelphi University, 2015–2021, called for Adelphi to become a “powerfully connected university.” This goal committed us to strengthening our connections with alumni, friends, partners, our region and the Adelphi community. Our relationships in all these areas inspire Adelphi pride and help secure our University’s future, advance our mission…